Schechter Manhattan’s After-school Program provides engaging and fun activities that expand your child’s skills and talents. Activities are open to students in grades K-8. The program allows children to explore different experiences, develop or hone established skills, and socialize with other students.
After-school activities for students in grades K-8 are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Activities run from 3:30-5:00p.m. and 5:00-6:00p.m.
A light snack will be served before activities begin.
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After-School Programming 2023-2024
We are excited to offer a robust selection of after-school activities for the Fall of 2023. Registration is now open! The first week of programming begins, September 11, 2023.
After-school activities for students in grades K-8 are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. Activities run from 3:30-5:00 p.m. and 5:00-6:00p.m.
A light snack will be served before activities begin.
Mondays 3:30-5:00p.m.
Gymnastics (Grades K–2)
In this novice class, children will be introduced to the fundamentals of gymnastics. Students will develop a solid understanding of skills & learn basic movements such as cartwheels, handstands, bridges, and more, while gaining strength, flexibility, & kinesthetic awareness! All this is done according to guidelines set by USAG gymnastics. Long term benefits include agility, mobility, stamina, flexibility, coordination and core strength.
Homework Helper (Grades K–8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Mondays 5:00-6:00p.m.
Sports & Fitness (Grades 3-8)
The curriculum focuses on providing kids with the knowledge and sports-specific skills necessary to achieve proficiency in the most popular sports in the world while developing strong leadership/teamwork habits and introducing basic game theory/strategy. Provided by Swan Kids.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Extended Care (Grades K-8):
Extended care provides an opportunity for students to play board games, connect with their friends, and complete homework assignments under the supervision of our homework helper instructor. Due to the openness of this course, homework completion cannot be guaranteed by the instructor. Extended care is perfect for those who require additional childcare from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
Tuesdays 3:30-5:00p.m.
Creative Arts and Theatre (Grades K-2): From the “page to the stage.” In this unique program, kids will get to create an art craft to be later explored with drama and movement. Through the use of play, spontaneity, improvisation and theater games, kids are offered an opportunity to express themselves freely and perform their own theater creations. This program offers a genuine dynamic way of relating to each other; it is action based and has a big dose of presence and embodiment. Additionally, it is very fun, uplifting, enhances self-esteem, focus, teamwork and creativity. This course is taught by Drama Therapist and teaching artist Idalmis Garcia. Idalmis Garcia is a Cuban-born drama therapist and actress living in New York City. She has a professional career in film, theater, and television. Idalimis graduated from NYU’s MA in Drama Therapy and is the Co-Artistic Director of the Big Apple Playback Theatre. She teaches acting and works as a drama therapist with children and youth with special needs in schools.
Chess (Grade 2-8): After teaching for 10+ years in several of the nation’s top schools, including the perennial National Championship school Dalton, camps, and private lessons, National Master Evan Rabin has assembled a team of the best instructors around to form Premier Chess. As a result, students have improved their opening, middle game and endgame strategy, calculating abilities, overall chess game and competitive nature.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Tuesdays 5:00-6:00p.m.
Craft Studio (Grades 3-8)
The trendiest crafts, coolest techniques, and most fun vibe for enthusiastic budding artists. Tons of different mediums will be explored and used to craft the most rad works of art! Brought to you by The Craft Studio, which has been on the UES of Manhattan since 1994 and also has a studio in Tribeca, a seasonal outpost in the Hamptons, and a plethora of partnerships with schools and organizations all throughout the country.
Chess (Grade Pre K-8)
After teaching for 10+ years in several of the nation’s top schools, including the perennial National Championship school Dalton, camps, and private lessons, National Master Evan Rabin has assembled a team of the best instructors around to form Premier Chess. As a result, students have improved their opening, middle game and endgame strategy, calculating abilities, overall chess game and competitive nature.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Extended Care (Grades K-8):
Extended care provides an opportunity for students to play board games, connect with their friends, and complete homework assignments under the supervision of our homework helper instructor. Due to the openness of this course, homework completion cannot be guaranteed by the instructor. Extended care is perfect for those who require additional childcare from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
Wednesday 3:30-5:00p.m.
Bob Ross Painting Show (Grades K-2) All you need to paint is a few tools, a little instruction, and a vision in your mind.” ― Bob Ross. This one of a kind class combines art, acting, filmmaking, and editing for a fun hands-on time with CinemaKidz! The class begins with learning and practicing fun painting techniques with friends, using a variety of tempera and watercolor paints, various brushes, a tabletop wooden easel and several canvases. Once kidz have some painting skills down, participants will move on to planning their tv persona and the concept of their very own painting and art show. Every student will receive a custom painting kit including a fun costume element which they will take home at the end of the course. Kids will film and edit their show(s), and explore both hands-on art as well as media and technology elements.
Sports & Fitness (Grades 3-4): The curriculum focuses on providing kids with the knowledge and sports-specific skills necessary to achieve proficiency in the most popular sports in the world while developing strong leadership/teamwork habits and introducing basic game theory/strategy. Provided by Swan Kids.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Wednesday 5:00-6:00p.m.
Robotics (Grades 3-5)
This class inspires children to connect with the fun and approachable side of science by teaching them to create robots, rockets and other exciting items of their design. A very interactive course that takes kids through the basics of robotic construction/design, circuit building, alternative energy sources, custom robots/machinery, appropriate concepts in chemistry, biology, natural sciences and real-world physics applications. Provided by Swan Kids.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Extended Care (Grades K-8):
Extended care provides an opportunity for students to play board games, connect with their friends, and complete homework assignments under the supervision of our homework helper instructor. Due to the openness of this course, homework completion cannot be guaranteed by the instructor. Extended care is perfect for those who require additional childcare from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
Thursdays 3:30-5:00p.m.
abcLanguages (Grades K-2):
As a trusted program since 1998, abcLanguage makes learning a new language fun! Over the course of the semester students will learn Spanish greetings, numbers, colors, weather, days of the week, family members, animals, and more! Lessons are taught through interactive games, songs, and repetition. During the final week of programming, students will have the opportunity to present what they have learned to friends and family in the form of a short program.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Thursdays 5:00-6:00p.m.
Virtual Reality Adventures (Grades 3-8)
Step into the world of virtual reality with an exciting collection of activities that change weekly in the
meta-universe. The goal of the program is to teach kids about the powers of virtual reality, expose them to STEM concepts, virtual design basics, leadership and team building training all delivered through a prism of games that develop analytical thinking, idea analysis and critical decision making under pressure. Virtual reality allows our educators to push kids safely through challenging puzzles that require both a quick wit and sharp instincts.
Homework Helper (Grades K-8)
Homework Helper provides structure and support for students who require a space to complete their assignments. Students will have access to classroom resources such as technology, classroom library, and personalized assistance. After the completion of all their assignments, students have the opportunity to relax by playing board games, playing with their friends, or a maximum of 15 minutes of Minecraft.
Extended Care (Grades K-8):
Extended care provides an opportunity for students to play board games, connect with their friends, and complete homework assignments under the supervision of our homework helper instructor. Due to the openness of this course, homework completion cannot be guaranteed by the instructor. Extended care is perfect for those who require additional childcare from 5:00-6:00 P.M.
Please Note:
- The discrepancy between the prices for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday classes is based on the difference in the number of classes held on each day.
- There will be no refunds given after the first class has passed. Refunds before the first class runs will be given subject to a minimum number of students in the class.
- All after-school programming is in compliance with Schechter Manhattan COVID-19 protocols.